While this year’s set has a slightly smaller checklist, it has some new features (and new names) that should give collectors a few more things to add to their want lists.

(And we’ll say it again … the packaging is cool, too.)

Check out this preview gallery courtesy of Panini America. (Click on the images for a closer look.)

Chris Olds has collected sports cards and memorabilia since 1987. Before coming to Beckett Media, he wrote about the hobby for the Orlando Sentinel on his blog, SportsStuff, and for the San Antonio Express-News and The Tuscaloosa (Ala.) News. Do you have a comment, question or idea? Send e-mail to him at colds@beckett.com.

One Comment

rex tolentino

there is one complaint i have,when ever i buy a box of donruss americana the special cards whether it’s a auto or material card ,it’s never mint.what’s the use if not guarantee mint,that’s why i buy singles,that way you know.